You Against I

XI

I'm taking the time leap, let's cut the chase...

You're gonna read Tine's part...

Countdown Begins: 3

A Month Later...

Soon one more month was over and there was no progress in anyone's relationship. Both Kongpop and Tine were nervous as only more months were left.

Kongpop was doing his best to win Arthit's heart while Tine was losing his hope, for one moment Tine even started doubting whether he was really doing the right thing.

Tine was helping Kongpop in Phuket's project when suddenly his phone started to ring, Kongpop and he both looks at the phone at same time and Kong whispers Tine to accept the call

"Dad, Swadee" 

"Tine.... Are you coming for dinner tomorrow?" Tine's dad asked in weak voice, 

Tine was confused why his dad was asking that when suddenly it struck him that tomorrow was his Dad's birthday 

"Of course dad! Sorry I'm busy lately but I promise I will be there tomorrow" Tine spoke in gentle tone

"Thank you son" His father spoke emotionally 

"Dad.... please take care of your health, I love you" Tine felt like crying as he missed his Dad badly.

"Tine, don't cry. Come tomorrow okay?" His father said hopefully before ending the call

"Uncle?" Kong asked softly when he saw Tine emotional, Tine nods before he broke into tears 

Kongpop pulls Tine into his arm and hugs him gently as he rubs his back, only few people knows that Tine's dad condition was bad

"Hey, you're a strong boy! Don't cry" Kongpop whispers to Tine, Kongpop pulls away and makes funny face to make Tine laugh 

"Smile little boy" Kongpop grins and then wink at Tine making his chuckle

When Arthit entered Kongpop's office, he found Kongpop and Tine laughing. He clears his throat to get his attention and then approaches them.

Kongpop and Tine stopped laughing and looks at Arthit in curiosity as he handed the file to Tine and spoke

"Here's the file" 

"Thank you Phee, then I should go and give it to Sarawat soon as possible" Tine wai at Arthit and walks towards the door but then turn around 

"Thank you P'Kong" Tine gave him a soft smile before leaving 

Sarawat..

"Here's is Phuket's file, please go through it" Tine keeps the file in front of Sarawat 

Sarawat looks at Tine and nods but then pauses, he stands up and walks towards Tine. 

Sarawat touches Tine's eyes lashes which were wet with tears and then spoke in serious voice 

"Who made you cry?" 

"What?" Tine was startled and stares Sarawat in surprise 

"You went to P'Kong's office, did he say something rude?" Sarawat asked in anger as he imagined Kong hurting Tine.

Tine looks at Sarawat in amusement and then spoke

"You make me cry all the time but you never care but just thought of someone else hurting me makes you so uneasy?"